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Central/South America

July 3, 2026 | Central/South America

Brazil's first greenfield rail concession attracts four bidders

The new railway will link the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo.

July 3, 2026 | Metros

São Paulo Line 6-Orange metro opens

A limited service is being provided initially.

July 2, 2026 | Freight

Paraguay pursues rail link to Port of Montevideo

The proposed corridor would offer an alternative to river transport for export traffic from land-locked Paraguay.

June 24, 2026 | Central/South America

Extra funding for Panama Metro

$US 10m additional payments will go towards maintenance and security.

June 17, 2026 | Central/South America

Base tunnel proposed to revive trans-Andean rail link

Private consortium includes a 52km cross-border tunnel as the centrepiece of proposed new Argentina-Chile connection.

June 16, 2026 | Freight

Argentina rail freight privatisation heats up

Grupo Mexico re-enters bidding for Belgrano Cargas concession after agreeing partnership with Wabtec.

June 9, 2026 | Central/South America

$US 4bn Lima metro modernisation approved

Plans include full refurbishment of Line 1, additional rolling stock and extension of the existing concessionaire’s permit.

June 4, 2026 | Central/South America

Rail decentralisation gathers pace in Argentina

Province of Río Negro is seeking to gain control of Tren del Valle regional service.

June 2, 2026 | Main line

Bolivia’s Eastern Railway restores express passenger service

Eastern Express returns to 651km Santa Cruz de la Sierra - Puerto Quijarro line after six-year suspension.

May 21, 2026 | Freight

Chilean freight operator secures forestry contract

Transap will move timber for CMPC under a 12-year contract starting on August 1.

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